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Health, Fitness & Personal Growth Tips for Women in Midlife: Asking for a Friend

Michele Henning Folan

Are you ready to make the most of your midlife years but feel like your health isn"t quite where it should be? Maybe menopause has been tough on you, and you"re not sure how to get back on track with your fitness, nutrition, and overall well-being.Asking for a Friend is the podcast where midlife women get the answers they need to take control of their health and happiness. We bring in experts to answer your burning questions on fitness, wellness, and mental well-being, and share stories of women

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Ep.158 The Truth About Dying: What Hospice Nurse...

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2025/05/27

How Understanding Death Can Help You Live More Fully — with Hospice Nurse Julie This episode of Asking for a Friend is sponsored by Better Help. https://betterhelp.com/askingforafriend What if facing the realities of death could actually help you live with more intention, gratitude, and peace—right now? In this powerful episode of Asking for a Friend, I sit down with Julie McFadden, better known as Hospice Nurse Julie, a former ICU nurse turned nationally recognized hospice educator with over...

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Ep.157 Stop Shrinking, Start Leading: The Midlife...

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2025/05/20

Feeling like you’re doing everything right—but still not feeling like yourself? This episode of Asking for a Friend is sponsored by Better Help - https://betterhelp.com/askingforafriend In this powerful episode of Asking for a Friend, I’m joined by Courtney Townley—health coach, creator of the Grace & Grit podcast, and a fierce advocate for midlife women ready to ditch diet culture and reclaim their power. Courtney breaks down why the outdated “eat less, move more” advice is failing women...

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Ep.156 Osteoporosis Isn’t Inevitable: Midlife Bone...

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2025/05/13

Think Bone Loss Is Just a Part of Aging? Think Again. This episode of Asking for a Friend is sponsored by Better Help. https://betterhelp.com/askingforafriend If your doctor’s only advice for bone health is “take calcium, vitamin D, and wait,” this episode is your wake-up call. I’m joined by Dr. Doug Lucas—former orthopedic surgeon turned bone health specialist—who’s on a mission to help women prevent and reverse osteoporosis with science-backed strategies that actually work. In this powerful...

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Ep.155 Eat More, Weigh Less: The Midlife Metabolism...

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2025/05/06

Still Cutting Calories After 40? Here’s What You Should Do Instead This episode of Asking for a Friend is sponsored by Better Help. https://betterhelp.com/askingforafriend Lisa Holtan, Faster Way coach and personal trainer with 17 years of experience, joins me this week to flip everything you thought you knew about midlife weight loss on its head. Spoiler alert: it’s not about eating less and doing more cardio. Lisa shares why most women over 40 are drastically under-eating—especially protein...

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Ep.154 Vaginal Dryness, UTIs, and Hormones: What...

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2025/04/29

This episode is sponsored by Better Help - https://betterhelp.com/askingforafriend Your Skin's Glowing, But What About Down There? Let’s Talk. We obsess over skincare, fitness, and aging gracefully—but when it comes to vaginal health? Total silence. Meanwhile, millions of women in perimenopause and beyond are battling dryness, painful sex, recurring UTIs, and feeling like no one warned them. It's time we change that. In this bold and empowering episode, I sit down with Kate Wells, founder of ...

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Ep.153 Transform Your Walk, Transform Your Health:...

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2025/04/22

Think you know how to walk? Think again. In this episode of Asking for a Friend, I’m joined by international health expert Joanna Hall, founder of the WalkActive Method. Joanna reveals how improving your walking technique can dramatically boost posture, joint health, hormone balance, and even cognitive function—all especially important in midlife. With 30+ years in sports science, Joanna explains how most of us are walking inefficiently, reinforcing poor movement patterns and joint strain. He...

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Ep.152 Sober Curious After 50? Why Midlife Women Are...

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2025/04/15

What if that evening glass of wine isn’t helping you relax—but actually holding you back? In this honest and eye-opening episode, I sit down with Heather Lowe, founder of Ditch the Drink, to talk about her personal journey of quitting alcohol at age 42 after nearly three decades of what most would call “normal” drinking. From beer tents in Wisconsin to corporate happy hours and suburban wine nights, Heather’s relationship with alcohol looked like everyone else’s—until it didn’t. After years o...

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Ep.151 Why Diets Fail Women Over 50—And What Actually...

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2025/04/07

Think Your Best Years Are Behind You? Think Again. If you're in midlife and wondering why your body suddenly feels like it's working against you—fatigue, stubborn weight, poor sleep—you are so not alone. But here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, I sit down with Karen Karlsen, Faster Way coach and pro-aging advocate, who transformed her health after a shocking prediabetes diagnosis in her 50s. Now thriving at 60, Karen shares how she ditched diet culture and embrac...

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Ep.150 Empty Nest, Full Life: Rediscovering Yourself...

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2025/03/31

When the Nest Empties, What’s Next? The silence can be overwhelming when a once-busy home suddenly feels too quiet. If you’ve ever wondered, Who am I now? Where do I fit in my child’s life—and in my own? Allie Hill, author of The Girlfriend's Guide to Empty Nesting, knows this transition firsthand. When her daughter left for college, she felt like she took her heart and purpose with her. In this funny, heartfelt and honest conversation, Allie shares how she moved from loss to renewal—re...

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Ep.149 Snooze or Lose: Sleep - The Foundation You...

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2025/03/24

Tired of staring at the ceiling at 3 AM, running on empty, and feeling like a zombie by mid-afternoon? You’re not alone—midlife sleep struggles are real, but they don’t have to be your norm. In this must-listen episode, I sit down with certified holistic sleep coach Morgan Adams to uncover why sleep gets harder in midlife—and more importantly, what you can actually do about it. We go beyond the usual “sleep hygiene” tips and dive into the real reasons women struggle: hormonal shifts, anxiety,...

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Ep.148 The Overlooked Key to Midlife Health: Why Your...

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2025/03/17

The Missing Piece in Your Midlife Health: Why Your Liver Deserves More Love You’re doing all the right things—eating well, moving your body, prioritizing sleep—but if your liver isn’t functioning optimally, your metabolism, hormones, and energy levels could still be working against you. Most of us don’t give our liver much thought until something goes wrong, but this powerhouse organ is working 24/7 to detoxify your body, regulate blood sugar, balance hormones, and support fat metabolism. And...

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Ep.147 No Rock Bottom Required: One Woman's Journey...

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2025/03/10

That evening glass of wine used to be such a simple pleasure. Now it comes with unwanted side effects—disrupted sleep at 3 am, morning brain fog, and inflammation showing up as puffiness or worse. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone in questioning your relationship with alcohol in midlife. Leigh's journey with alcohol follows a path many women recognize. Growing up in a home where drinking was taboo, she didn't have her first real drink until college. That initial feeling of warmth and...

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Ep.146 Nourish Your Journey: A Fresh Start After 50...

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2025/03/03

Hello there, ladies! It's Michele here, your 60-something guide to health after the big 5-0. In today's episode, we're having a good old chat about taking care of ourselves in these golden years. Listen, I know what you're going through. Those hormones playing musical chairs, feeling like your muscles are on vacation, and all those "experts" telling you what to do—it's enough to make your head spin! I've been there too, and that's why I'm sitting in this chair today talking to you. We're goin...

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Ep.145 Kristine Gardner and Her Wellness Wisdom:...

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2025/02/24

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Kristine Gardner, a wellness expert who’s made it her mission to help women create fulfilling, balanced lives. Kristine takes us on her remarkable journey from discovering wellness in her 20s to becoming a personal trainer, earning a master’s in counseling, and leading a successful sales team—all while navigating the challenges of motherhood, a 20-year marriage, and even the joy of becoming a dog mom, all from her charming home in Niwot, Colorado. In...

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Ep.144 Midlife Careers and Knowing Your Value - Love...

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2025/02/17

What happens when a seasoned career takes an unexpected turn in the middle of a global pandemic? I found myself facing that very question, jobless and searching for purpose. Join me as we unpack midlife career journeys with career expert Julie Bauke, who brings over 25 years of experience to the table. Together, we explore the challenges and opportunities for women over 50 in a rapidly evolving workforce that now includes Gen Z. Julie's insights reveal how viewing our careers as a series of c...

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Ep.143 Mindful Exploration: Psychedelics, Meditation...

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2025/02/10

Is there a way to tackle PTSD and depression beyond the confines of traditional treatment? What if you are seeking a stronger connectedness and spiritual growth in your life? Join us as we sit down with Neil Markey, the co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats, who shares his personal journey from a small town in Maryland to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan. Neil opens up about his struggles with mental health and how a profound shift towards meditation and psychedelics helped him find ...

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Ep.142 Unlocking Midlife Vitality: How Fascia Holds...

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2025/02/03

Are Midlife Aches and Pains More Than Just Aging? Discover the Role of Fascia in Your Health Ladies, are you tired of feeling like your body is constantly fighting against you as you navigate midlife? It might not just be aging—your fascia could be the key. Join me as I sit down with Anna Rahe, a fascia-based movement coach whose inspiring journey from chronic pain to healing will shift how you see your body. As a former dancer and Pilates instructor, Anna faced her own struggles with severe ...

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Ep.141 Decoding Methylation and Histamine...

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2025/01/27

Are you navigating the ups and downs of midlife, dealing with unexplained symptoms, hormonal changes, or feeling dismissed by traditional medicine? This podcast episode is your essential guide to understanding and overcoming midlife health struggles. Join naturopath Joanne Kennedy as she shares empowering insights into menopause, gut health, and personalized wellness strategies tailored specifically for women in their 40s and beyond.Discover how overlooked factors like the MTHFR gene and hidd...

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Ep.140 The Surprising Truth About Forgiveness That...

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2025/01/20

Are you carrying emotional baggage that's weighing you down? This game-changing episode reveals why forgiveness might be the self-care revolution you never knew you needed. Meet Dara McKinley, a spiritual teacher and psychology expert who discovered the transformative power of forgiveness through her own unexpected crisis.Despite years of professional expertise, Dara found herself stuck – until a breakthrough moment changed everything. Her story will resonate deeply with anyone who's ever tho...

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Ep.139 Kristen Coffield on Wellness Strategies for...

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2025/01/13

Ready to thrive in your 50s and beyond? Tune into this episode for a fun and inspiring conversation with culinary wellness coach Kristen Coffield. Kristen is here to share her powerful journey and expert tips on building lasting health habits as you embrace midlife. From a family-owned gift shop to becoming a sought-after wellness advocate, Kristen’s transformation is a testament to what’s possible when we take control of our health—and support each other along the way.In this episode, we div...

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